Cyber Eagle Flight: 40 Young Estonian Talents Competed as Top Cyber Defenders

On Monday, the final of the Cyber Eagle Flight cybersecurity competition, organized by the foundation CR14, was held, where 40 young people determined Estonia's best cyber defenders. Only the most capable participants who broke through the preliminary rounds from among over 120 candidates made it to the final.

On Monday, 30 June 2026, 40 of Estonia's most talented young people from the digital field gathered to compete in the final of the Cyber Eagle Flight cybersecurity competition. The aim of the competition was to identify the country's best young cybersecurity specialists.

Rigorous Preliminaries

The finalists had gone through highly competitive preliminary rounds: initially over 120 young people applied to participate, but only the top 40 made it to the final. This means that each finalist had to prove themselves against strong opponents before even reaching the final.

Competition Organisation

Cyber Eagle Flight is organised by the foundation CR14, which works to develop cyber capability and nurture talent in Estonia. Such competitions are an important step in finding and supporting the next generation of cybersecurity specialists-a field that is increasingly important for Estonia's security.